Why the Health of Tens of Millions Depends on the US-Mexico Tortilla War Why the Health of Tens of Millions Depends on the US-Mexico Tortilla War
A trade dispute between Mexico City and Washington puts a spotlight on food sovereignty, GMOs, glyphosate, and the fate of Mexico’s iconic white-corn flatbread.
May 28, 2024 / Alexander Zaitchik
The New Colonialist Food Economy The New Colonialist Food Economy
How Bill Gates and agribusiness giants are throttling small farmers in Africa and the Global South.
Sep 27, 2023 / Feature / Alexander Zaitchik
Environmental Showdown on the Irish Coast Environmental Showdown on the Irish Coast
A seaside community's battle to prevent a gas pipeline from ruining fragile coast and bog lands enters its tenth year.
Apr 13, 2009 / Feature / Alexander Zaitchik
Dispatch from Minnesota: Al Franken v. Norm Coleman Dispatch from Minnesota: Al Franken v. Norm Coleman
By campaigning in the tradition of his hero, Paul Wellstone, Al Franken may have triumphed over the biggest threat to his candidacy--voter skepticism.
Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / Alexander Zaitchik
Skinhead Violence Rising in Russia Skinhead Violence Rising in Russia
Copying the tactics of terrorists, neo-Nazi groups are targeting reformers, progressives and ethnic minorities.
Aug 29, 2007 / Feature / Mark Ames and Alexander Zaitchik